Mini-sternotomy for coronary artery bypass grafting.

Arom, K V; Emery, R W; Nicoloff, D M · Ann Thorac Surg · 1996

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Abstract

This communication details the approach to the left anterior descending artery, right coronary artery, or both via a single limited incision of the chest. The mini-sternotomy incision is 10 to 12 cm long. The distal anastomosis can be accomplished, with a beating heart, through this small incision, with or without cardiopulmonary bypass.

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